The Australia-developed Silky Terrier is a small dog that is gaining high acclaim among dog lovers around the world. Silky Terrier is what the Americans call it. The Australians and the rest of the world, however, prefer to call it Australian Silky Terrier or Sidney Terrier.

This dog is well-known for being affectionate, highly intelligent, fearless and alert. Its being small is often underestimated as being a lapdog but the Silky Terrier is too energetic to become one. Additionally, because of its alertness and courage, the Silky Terrier makes a good watchdog.

As an interesting hobby, the Silky loves to dig dirt. It is also very enthusiastic, very curious and intensely loves learning new things. This dog can get happy by merely romping around and running indoors or in a small yard.

When it comes to training, this dog does not like to beat around the bush as it wants the training straightforward. It is highly biddable, quick and very eager to learn making each training a fast one and interesting. This dog can happily strive in an apartment living because it can satisfyingly get active indoors with only a few minutes of daily walks around the neighborhood.

Silky Terriers’ bodies are well-structured, fairly low to the ground and stands only 9 to 10 inches. Their ears are interestingly erect and v-shaped and generally, most Silky Terriers have docked tails. They are also notable for their black nose and piercing round dark eyes.

The 5 to 6 inches long coat of the Silky Terrier is placed finely and silkily all over its body. It is parted at the center on its back and drapes down almost reaching the floor. The Silky Terrier’s coat is single-coated, sheds minimally and comes in combinations of colors such as blue and fire red and blue with tan markings; and upon birth, this breed comes out black.

Grooming the Silky Terrier takes commitment as it needs at least 15 minutes of brushing or combing daily. Bathing and trimming its coat regularly keeps it healthy and beautiful. Most Silky Terriers have topknots atop their heads so that hairs are kept from falling over their eyes.

The Silky Terrier is a combination of other terrier breeds such as the Skye, Cairn, Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier. This breed reached North America through returning US servicemen who served in Australia during World War II. In 1959, the AKC officially recognized the Silky Terrier as a breed and in 1962, the first standard for this breed was established.

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